Week 3: How to get 10k-ready

Change it up — add some weight training

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Tip of the week: Is resistance or weight training beneficial to a running program? Yes, there are many benefits to weight training including improving muscle mass, strength and function. Many injuries I see in runners are because they are doing too much running. Weight training is great way to keep up strength and is also a form of cross training. Resistance training will give you a number of benefits in your workouts, including increasing speed and better efforts on hills or when running in the trails. If you are beginner, I suggest one to three resistance workouts a week. This may vary at different points in your program depending on your running volume. It would be ideal to incorporate four to five full-body exercises into a routine. For a combination of full body exercises read Happy Trails To You and So, What Does this Do? On www.thespec.com. Although there are many resources out there, the safest way to seek out advice on resistance training is through a qualified personal trainer or experienced friend. Enjoy the week as your running time slowly increases!